Arlie F. Kennedy New Mexico Ranching Films
Collection
Identifier: MSS-796-SC
Scope and Content
These black and white and color home movies were made by Arlie F. Kennedy between approximately 1935 and 1966. They are a record of ranch and rural life, including working livestock (cattle, sheep and horses) in and around central New Mexico during that period. The footage is mostly of Homer and Milton Berkshire and their families, the Kennedy family and events that took place in the Estancia Valley on the Berkshire Brothers ranches. Some of the footage takes place on the L-Bar Ranch which is in the Mount Taylor area west of Albuquerque. There are also scenes of a parade in Albuquerque, a picnic in the Manzano Mountains southeast of Albuquerque, and rodeos. The accompanying text, by Dr. George Kennedy, Arlie F. Kennedy's son and nephew to Homer and Milton Berkshire, describes the events on the film and gives background information about the events.
Dates
- circa 1935-1966
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliancwe with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biographical Information
John and Corrine Berkshire, parents of Milton and Homer Berkshire, homesteaded in the Estancia Valley between 1905 and 1907. Milton was born in Chicago in 1899 and moved with his parents to New Mexico. He served several terms on the Central Committee and as county chairman for the Republican Party. He was a member of the Torrance County Fair Board. He ranched in the Estancia Valley from his teens until his death in January 1978. Milton's brother, Homer, partnered with him in ranching after serving in World War I. The films belonged to Arlie F. Kennedy, brother-in-law of Milton and Homer Berkshire.
Source: History of Torrance County. [Estancia, N. M.] : Torrance County Historical Society, [1979?]
Source: History of Torrance County. [Estancia, N. M.] : Torrance County Historical Society, [1979?]
Extent
1 Folder
Abstract
The collection contains film of ranching life in New Mexico, with accompanying text describing the events on the film.
Separated Material
8 mm films and master DVD are stored in B3.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Arlie F. Kennedy New Mexico Ranching Films, circa 1935-1966
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- T. Reinig
- Date
- © 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu